Still the Mind: Simple Breathing Practices for Inner Peace

Find the Stillness Behind Every Breath with This Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation The average person has 12,000 thoughts per day--most of them a recurring handful of unwelcome distractions. On Still the Mind, master meditation teacher Bodhipaksa offers an essential program for anyone looking to move beyond the chatter of a too-busy mind, while laying the foundation for a daily meditation practice. Two discs of instruction and guided sessions will help you discover the breath as an untapped source of mental clarity and inner peace, as you transcend the hectic demands of everyday life to settle into the deepest parts of yourself.Bodhipaksa's gentle teaching style and straightforward delivery take the mystery out of meditation. His step-by-step instruction will help you to cultivate your own daily practice right in the middle of your busy life, as you explore:The basics of sitting practice, including timing and expectationsHow to evolve a joyful and empowering practiceUsing the breath as a natural gateway to wisdom and clarityHow to channel mindfulness into your everyday lifeWhether you're a first-timer or a seasoned meditator, Still the Mind gives you easy access to greater self-awareness and self-confidence, increased calm in any situation, and harmony within and without.